CVE-2025-11973
📋 TL;DR
The 简数采集器 WordPress plugin has an arbitrary file read vulnerability in versions up to 2.6.3. Authenticated attackers with Administrator or higher privileges can read sensitive files on the server. This affects all WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin.
💻 Affected Systems
- 简数采集器 WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Administrator credentials are compromised, allowing full site takeover and exposure of sensitive server files including configuration files, database credentials, and other plugins/themes.
Likely Case
Attackers with admin access read wp-config.php to obtain database credentials, leading to database compromise and potential site defacement or data theft.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to file disclosure without escalation to full system compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated admin access. The vulnerability is in the __kds_flag functionality for importing featured images.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.4 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://wordpress.org/plugins/keydatas/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find '简数采集器' and check if update is available. 4. Click 'Update Now' to update to version 2.6.4 or higher. 5. Verify plugin is active and functioning.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the 简数采集器 plugin until patched
Restrict admin access
allImplement strict access controls and monitoring for administrator accounts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the 简数采集器 plugin completely if not essential
- Implement file integrity monitoring on sensitive configuration files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Installed Plugins. Look for 简数采集器 version 2.6.3 or lower.Check Version:
wp plugin list --name=keydatas --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows 2.6.4 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in WordPress debug logs
- Multiple failed admin login attempts followed by successful login
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to plugin endpoints with file path parameters
- Unusual outbound connections after admin login
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "__kds_flag" AND ("file" OR "path")